Missing Ramadan

Missing Ramadan

Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Randy Swing gets a meal in Venice from Nanetta Okonkwo, who has multiple sclerosis and doesn't fast. Muslims exempt from fasting for various reasons must decide whether to eat publicly and face questions about their actions.

Randy Swing gets a meal in Venice from Nanetta Okonkwo, who has multiple sclerosis and doesn't fast. Muslims exempt from fasting for various reasons must decide whether to eat publicly and face questions about their actions. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Randy Swing gets a meal in Venice from Nanetta Okonkwo, who has multiple sclerosis and doesn't fast. Muslims exempt from fasting for various reasons must decide whether to eat publicly and face questions about their actions.